Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Rake, Hampshire
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Rake. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Rural locations
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap parties
Film set catering for Rake
Film set catering in Rake, slow-roasted on site
Rural and period locations near Rake can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. On the menu are new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for milestone days on set and shoots on location.
Near Rake, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Crew catering near Rake
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cater shoots across Rake and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Rake to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Liss station, about 1.6 miles west, is the nearest station. Rake is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over GU33. Local streets include London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sun Inn (less than half a mile south)
Perfect for your shoot in Rake
Carving serves a crew fast.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Rake. Typical bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
- Countryside locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
Central London is about 45 miles from Rake.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Summer shoots near Rake have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Towns and villages near Rake
Also in Rake
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A route for our vehicle
- One contact for the day
- Flat ground at the unit base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Rake hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
FAQs for Rake
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Rake close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production is different.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away